Augmented YANGTZE Acoustic Instrument Software by Arturia

Unleash the timeless beauty of Chinese music with the cutting-edge sound design of Augmented YANGTZE, a revolutionary software instrument. Crafted to blend meticulously sampled Chinese instruments like the Erhu and Pipa with powerful synthesis engines, Augmented YANGTZE offers unparalleled sonic flexibility and expressive textures. Whether you are a musician, producer, or sound designer, this innovative tool provides a vast library of over 200 inspiring presets ready to launch you into instant creative exploration. Immerse yourself in the rich tones of traditional instruments such as the Bass Dizi, Xiao, and Yangqin, while having complete control over sound sculpting with advanced modulation, arpeggiation, and the ability to manipulate custom sound sources.

Augmented YANGTZE stands out with its dual-layered presets, four types of synthesis, and a wealth of effects—all housed within an intuitive interface for effortless sound design. You can easily navigate through presets and fine-tune parameters, making it ideal for both beginners and advanced users looking to dive deep into sound sculpting. With its DAW compatibility, you can work seamlessly in your preferred environment or use it standalone with a MIDI keyboard. Augmented YANGTZE allows you to compose evocative melodies, create dynamic soundscapes, and design groundbreaking sound effects, pushing the boundaries of your musical creativity.

Download your free trial today and transcend musical limitations with Augmented YANGTZE. Whether producing deeply emotional pieces, crafting unique sonic elements, or creating immersive textures, this software instrument empowers you to explore new frontiers in music.

Key Features

• DAW Compatibility & Standalone Play: Create in your preferred environment or use it standalone with a MIDI keyboard for maximum flexibility.
• Dual Layered Presets: Craft unique sounds with 2 layers per preset, each featuring 2 customizable sound sources for a total of 4 oscillators per patch.
• Authentic Chinese Instruments: Explore a meticulously detailed sample library of traditional Chinese instruments, including processed and multisampled articulations.
• Extensive Instrument Collection: Experience the richness of Chinese music with instruments like Bass Dizi, Xiao, Pipa, Guqin, Yangqin, and Erhu.
• 38 Instrument Articulations: Add depth and nuance to your performances with a vast selection of articulations.
• Virtual Analog Synthesis: Generate warm, vintage tones with award-winning TAE technology.
• Granular Engine: Craft modern textures and soundscapes with warp, glitch, and stretch effects.
• Harmonic Engine: Build complex and evolving textures through additive synthesis.
• Wavetable Engine: Forge sharp, digital timbres with a dedicated wavetable oscillator.
• Dual Sampler Engines: Expand your sonic palette with two versatile sampler engines.
• Morph Control: Seamlessly blend between Layers A and B, affecting up to 8 user-defined destinations for dynamic sound sculpting.
• Macro Controls: Shape your sound in real-time with 7 additional macros for Time, Color, Motion, FX, Reverb, Delay, and more.
• Extensive Modulation Options: Utilize 2 LFOs, 2 Function Generators, 2 Random Generators, 4 Keyboard modulation sources, and dedicated Vibrato & Tremolo controls.
• Per-Layer FX: Apply creative processing with 2 FX slots per layer, featuring 14 high-quality effects like ParamEQ, Bitcrusher, and BL-20 Flanger.
• Dedicated Sends: Craft spacious soundscapes with independent Delay and Reverb sends, featuring 5 spatial and time-based algorithms.
• Built-in Arpeggiator: Generate complex rhythmic patterns with the integrated 16-step arpeggiator.
• 200 Factory Presets: Get started instantly with a diverse library of production-ready presets.
• MPE Compatibility: Take advantage of advanced multi-dimensional expression capabilities for expressive performances.

Specifications

• Windows: Win 10+ (64bit), 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost), 3GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
• Mac: Mac OS 11+, 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU, 3GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
• Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
• Work with ASC: An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.

Package Contents

• Arturia Augmented YANGTZE Acoustic Instrument Software (Digital Download)
• User Manual
• Customer Support Information
• Software Activation Code